BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
T40 KEPMOT history
T40 KEP is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 155,778 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 KEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 KEP was last recorded at 155,778 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,778 miles · 3 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,778 miles
- 2025 – 150,479 miles
- 2024 – 144,600 miles
- 2023 – 138,901 miles
- 2022 – 133,643 miles
- 2021 – 127,415 miles
- 2020 – 122,834 miles
- 2019 – 111,681 miles
- 2018 – 97,632 miles
- 2017 – 83,470 miles
- 2016 – 75,301 miles
- 2014 – 69,683 miles
- 2013 – 62,653 miles
- 2012 – 54,811 miles
- 2011 – 46,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,778 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,778 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 155,778 miles
- Test number
- 206904042526
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail155,778 miles (+5,299)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,778 miles
- Test number
- 214646035517
- DangerousFront Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,479 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 150,479 miles
- Test number
- 512266303446
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,478 miles (+5,878)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,478 miles
- Test number
- 454147513503
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,600 miles (+5,699)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 144,600 miles
- Test number
- 329333784518
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,901 miles (+5,258)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 138,901 miles
- Test number
- 178343024093
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted prevent full inspection
Pass133,643 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 133,643 miles
- Test number
- 741026764041
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail133,642 miles (+6,227)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,642 miles
- Test number
- 622089085459
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass127,415 miles (+4,581)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 127,415 miles
- Test number
- 906175867340
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,834 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 122,834 miles
- Test number
- 218381408179
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,784 miles (+11,103)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,784 miles
- Test number
- 113925081857
- MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 111,681 miles
- Test number
- 632463298089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,681 miles (+14,049)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,681 miles
- Test number
- 179926667430
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass97,632 miles (+14,162)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 97,632 miles
- Test number
- 143910668204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 83,470 miles
- Test number
- 829234370952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,470 miles (+8,169)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,470 miles
- Test number
- 991903239388
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,301 miles (+5,618)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,301 miles
- Test number
- 486254471102
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,683 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,683 miles
- Test number
- 148059534384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,683 miles (+7,030)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,683 miles
- Test number
- 929669834323
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,653 miles (+7,842)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 62,653 miles
- Test number
- 465913733357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,811 miles (+8,495)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 54,811 miles
- Test number
- 727825532380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,316 miles
- Test number
- 907433761354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T40 KEP
- Does T40 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 KEP is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 KEP?
- The MOT on T40 KEP is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 KEP done?
- T40 KEP was recorded at 155,778 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
- Has T40 KEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 KEP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T40 KEP ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T40 KEP find?
- T40 KEP passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres, and 6 more.
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